How far is Edison, NJ from Scotch Plains, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Scotch Plains, NJ is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Scotch Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Scotch Plains.
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Start on the route
53 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Reed Street
106 m · 20 sec · Reed Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
105 m · 23 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Plainfield Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Continue on Stelton Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Stelton Road
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Turn sharp right onto New Durham Road
1.6 km · 2 min · New Durham Road
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Turn left onto Durham Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Durham Avenue
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Continue on Hamilton Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Lakeview Avenue
1980 ft · 44 sec · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn right onto Maple Street
106 m · 7 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Maple Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
2667 ft · 1 min · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto Richmond Street
1585 ft · 45 sec · Richmond Street
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Turn right onto East Front Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · East Front Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Avenue
668 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Westfield Avenue
2841 ft · 1 min · Westfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Westfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Scotch Plains.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Front Street
Turn right onto East Front Street
2.1 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny near Edison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Scotch Plains?
The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Plainfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Edison and 6.4 miles from Scotch Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.84 one way or $3.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Edison is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near South Plainfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Plainfield.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Scotch Plains. Straight-line distance: 9.51 mi (15.31 km).
#1 Edison
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 98,721 |
| Coordinates | 40.5187200, -74.4121000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scotch Plains
Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 24,138 |
| Coordinates | 40.6553800, -74.3898700 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scotch Plains (-74.38987, 40.65538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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